Gator Ale Beer Inc.

Juslina St. Amand Mike Borrero Amber Brown Bethany Chester Adina Snapstailer

Infrastructure
The Event will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre It can hold well over 500 people and overlooks the bay Transportation- mono rail, busses and ferries More than enough parking for the attendees

Current Business Conditions

The companies are currently doing well and are improving slowly Government regulations and policies make it harder on the companies to focus on profitability due to the heavy work load of complying with regulations When hosting an event in Australia be aware of the current currency rate 1.00 AUD = 1.03629 USD

Question 1
Where will the event be held?

Ideal Location
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Time difference = 16 hours ahead
3pm Florida = 7am Sydney

Organizational Issues
Transport management plan The TMP will address all issues associated with traffic and transport at your event including
Traffic Control Plan (describing how you will control the movement of traffic affected by the event activity) Any special approvals required for the event Parking arrangements Public transport arrangements

Organizational Issues
Sustainability
Transport Energy use Waste management Water use

Question 2
What is the time difference in Sydney?

Australian Culture
Multicultural Four Principles
Responsibilities of All Respect for each person Fairness for each person Benefits for all

Aussie Slang Larrikinism

Australian Business Protocols

Egalitarianism
o Management Style o Team Work

Meetings
o Punctuality o Post-Planning Culture o Agendas followed loosely

Australian Business Protocols

Communications
o o o o o Casual Greetings Directness before Diplomacy Dont be self-promotional Humor First names

Dress Code
o Similar to US
Business suits Avoid excessive jewelry and accessories

Question 3
What does fair go mean in Aussie slang?

Appearance and Behavior

Maintain good eye contact during meetings and conversations Gift giving is not a common practice in business. Men should not become physically demonstrative with another man, or wink at a woman When paying for a round of drinks, do not pick up the tab out of turn, and make sure to pay when it is your turn Do not litter

o Long-term Australian concerns include pollution, particularly depletion of the ozone layer, and management and conservation of coastal areas, especially the Great Barrier Reef

Communications
Shake hands when meeting and when leaving Exchanging business cards is common among professional workers Australians are friendly and open, but directness and brevity are valued Opinions are respected, and opinionated discussions are entertaining Be an active listener, and ask if you do not understand something in the conversation Do not hype yourself, your company or your information Sightseeing and sports are good conversational topics Tea is between 6:00 - 8:00pm and is an evening meal Supper is a late night light meal or snack
o The Australians expect one's work to speak for itself, so they are not impressed with your position, title, or status

Geert Hofstede Analysis for Australia

Reflects high level of individuality Australian's hold dear
o The Individualism (IDV) index for Australia is 90, the second highest score of any country in Hofstedes survey o This individuality is reinforced in Australians daily lives and must be considered when traveling and doing business in their Country

Privacy is considered the cultural norm and attempts at personal ingratiating may meet with rebuff Power Distance (PDI) is relatively low, with an index of 36, compared to the world average of 55
o This is indicative of a greater equality between societal levels, including government, organizations, and even within families o This orientation reinforces a cooperative interaction across power levels and creates a more stable cultural environment

Question 4
When traveling to Australia, is it a good idea to flatter business representatives in order to gain favor?

Subcontracting Event Planners

Subcontracting Event Planners

We are traveling in a foreign country with foreign procedures...Use a DMC!!!
Help with
Legal Issues Safety & Security Communication Traffic & Transport Proper documents for event

Question 5
Are we subcontracting for this event?

Any questions for us?